06/27/2026
Just saw a post where a streamer was bragging about applying for 1,000 jobs.
What an absurd waste of time!
I choose to be self employed for a number of reasons and I'm well acquainted with the difficulties associated. However, if I did want a job, here's what I'd do.
Given about a week of time, I would apply for 5 jobs I want. How? I'd research job postings that would help me get closer to where I want to move in my career. After identifying my favorite 5, I would:
*Customize my resume to each position & company
*Apply Mon-Thu if possible
*Email the HR manager as well as the manger/director I believe I'd be working for
*Show up in person around 10am or 2pm if they have a local office to tell them that I've applied online
*Bring 2-3 prints of my resume with a cover letter, contained in a folder in a computer bag/briefcase
*Ask if I could briefly meet with someone involved in the hiring process, management, or the department of the position I applied for
*If no one were available to meet, I'd leave my resume, explain I already applied online, and ask for the name, number, and email if any relevant parties. I'd ask if said relevant party/ies could call me at their convenience to confirm they got my resume
*I'd follow up via phone 2-3 days later if I hadn't heard from them to ensure I had submitted my application correctly and ask what timeline their candidate selection process should take
*I'd ask for a response whether they choose to proceed with me or not.
I would guess this would have around the same time involvement as randomly applying for 1000 jobs. I would very much expect that the quality of connections and the potential to land a good job would be much higher.
Work smarter and harder. Get more done, get more in return.
